The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1948-02-05

              4 , . . h ' Tie Amherst News- VOL XXX, NO. 6 AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1948 THE SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD imes iiL . Jl 3l ID r IM fUlnrn mm. u Things Are Still Looking Up In Comet Cagers' League . "'miii , ,lL;.,, , , , .,..,. W VSOgL ( i. Amherst Comet varsitymen along with Coach Art Thomas look hopefully through the fa- miliar net toward a final top Conned. Reconsiders Hiring Mayor's Clerk, Offers Substitute Plan; Halt Pay Raise Action ) i Amherst councilmen who put up the white flag over the mayor's request for a clerk at last council meeting, backtracked themselves Tuesday night with a well planned self compromise which -would eliminate a clerk for Mayor Kane, turning all the mayor's clerical work over to the village clerk's office; the council could name a stenographer to Clerk Charles Miller to handle both jobs and at the same pay scale, previously paid one stenographer. Final decision was not reached, legal action being tabled to give Miller and the mayor a few weeks' time to work out a solution in answer to the Republican proposition. Solicitor Dave Goldthorpe read to council notes from the Standard Oil representative concerning the recent overflow of gasoline from their pumps into village sewers causing the fire department to be called out and the sewer system flushed out. Goldthorpe stated that the oil company claim manager was awaiting the bill and that he or a member of the firm stand ready , at any time to meet with council to assure future pelro leum deliveries being carried out in a proper manner. A merchant conducted petition among the town business men OBERLIN GLEE Members of the Oberlin College Men's Glee club will be, in Amherst next Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Hospital auxiliary. Scheduled for 8 p.m. at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church, the concert will include I i i t V I I 1 vo JR shelf in Southwestern League standings. Shown are Jerry Green, Dale Bruce, Wayne Schnaak, Al Orosz, Bob Cov- iX. was brought before council lor their consideration relative to the parking problem. Majority of opinion among the merchants favored heavily a two-hour parking for diagonal spaces in the center of town with 15-mmute parking for the parallel lanes. Further action was held up for council's consideration. Recommendations in a letter to council from the Board of Public Affairs providing pay increases of 10 per cent a month were put on the shelf pending a meeting with the board and familiarization with the board's figures and facts on light plant operation. A unanimous motion was given for a request to the Board of Public Affairs to furnish council with a regular monthly report and an annual operating statement showing the condition of efficiency and finances for the plant's operation. Treasurer's Report Treasurer Bill Robertson's report was not accepted by the solons due to a finding by Robertson of a plus balance in village bank deposits not shown in village books. Robertson stated that bank and village credit entries will be further gone over until the error can be located. The mayor's report was accepted as read. CLUB GIVES CONCERT HERE SOON L Sv 7 f 0 cj solos and specialty numbers as well as .numbers by the entire glee club. The glee club is under the direction of Professor John E. Wirkler and is well known for the excellence of its, offerings. The concert is open to the pub sP w f f 1 erdale, Jerrie Prittie, Bob Mul- j Edd;e Bryner, Joe Sel- mants, and Coach Thomas. Mayor Henry Kane told council that his endeavors to sign up South Main street property owner Gigliottl to the incorpora tion petition was unsuccessful. No drafts for incorporation were drawn up although Tom Laun-don, village engineer, stated that sufficient property frontage was on the petition to request a hear? ing for incorporation from county commissioners. Council held off action pending further discussion with Gigliotti in an effort to bring his name onto the petition. Amusement Tax Levies Lack of revenue partly brought about by cuts in sales tax allocations forced discussion of further revenue by means of an ordinance imposing a revenue tax on amusement such as dances, theatres, bowling alleys, public athletic events, etc. Solicitor Goldthorpe explained that the present Elyria ordinance covering a similar situation was well written up and so he was advised by council to secure a copy of this bill for study by the solons pending any local legislation on this matter.. Time Sheet Supervision Future action on supervision of public workmen was hatched when Councilman Lawrence Zus-pan pointed out the present laxity of a system which permitted iLonlmuril on I'wtc Four ) ffl lic. No admission is being charg ed. although a free-will offering will be taken to assist the auxiliary in its work at the hospital. Other concerts are also being planned by the auxiliary for March and April. J" ST W 1 f.- Polio Fund Money Still Lags Behind Drive Goal Set Amherst's March of n i in e s campaign still lags hoh::iI the drive total set, ac:urrljii! to Elmer Smith, chairman. $940 is the present, total, although Smith expressed hope this week that the fifteen-day extension given th,; drive in the county would help 'oy collecting more of the mailed '-erpiosts for contributions. Smith stated that over $170 l,ad been collected frum clubs and taverns in this Sir?. The drive was helped considerably by a special dirve conc'itctod by John Mattey, theatre operator in town. Mattey held special co":lc':tions during, the Sunday showing which netted $71 toward the drive .al. Hire Neiv Teacher Kindergarten mothers are asked to meet at 7 o'clock next Tuesday evening in the kindergarten rooms, to meet the new teacher, Mrs. Mildred Wlkoff, and to discuss other matters of importance, it was announced this week by Mrs. Earl Kane, who is in charge of the project. Mrs. Wikoff is from Brownhelm. Rev Buser Leaves Rev. D. E. Buser, his son, Paul, and daughter, Lois, and Miss Evelyn Dayton, Miss Geraldine Dud-son, and Elder Boytar, as representatives of the Amherst Foursquare church, left Wednesday for Los Angeles, California. Public Affairs Group Okays Raise In Pay For Light Plant Engineers Board of Public Affairs members voted to recommend $25 raises for all salaried employees of the municipal light plant, when the board convened for their regular meeting, Monday night. Superintendent Henry Gordon, Chief Engineer Lee Weichel, and four engineers will benefit from this decision should council give its santion to the move. Weichel read a letter from the light plant engineers to the board asking that in view of the fact that their request of last year for a salary raise had received no action, that the board act on their request for a fifty dollar increase. Superintendent Gordon voiced a compromise solution as a raise of $25 and it was accepted favorable in the vote that followed. Allen Sleet ric company's bid for furnishing bulbs was accepted by the group. Sewage Plant Repairs The chemical company handling operations connected with the municipal sewage disposal plant recommended that certain repairs must be made to bring the plant up to full operating efficiency standards. After discussion the board decided to turn the request over to the village council for action. Clerk William Guild read the minutes and bills which were ap proved. Lorain Quartet Slated For Monday Night PTA Music by the Steel Blenders quartet of Lorain illw be featured for the P.T.A. program, Monday evening, according to Mrs. Edward Mcnz, president. Audience participation is also planned. Refreshments will be served in the school home economics room, with a social period following. Prior to the meeting, a Past Presidents' dinner will be served at 6 o'clock in the home economics room. H M J Pictured is Matthew Lawless, well-known Amherst citizen who passed away this week. Story on Page Two. Verne Huffman, former Amherst high school basketball coach will be in Lorain on Tuesday evening of next week with his present proteges ,the Mansfield High Tigers. Mansfield will play Lorain high at the Lorain gym. For Churdi Meet While there they will attend the International Foursquare Confeernce. They expect to return about February 14. During Rev. Buser's absence the pulpit will be filled b various preachers and layiheit Boy Scouts The Scout Citizen avM I mmsnoMB C7 'ITS - vS cs,, p Ss iff- I More than 2,000,000 members of the Boy Scouts of Amcriu will observe Boy Scout Week, Feb. 6th to 12th, markinR the 38th anniversary of the organization. This year Boy Scouts are emphasizing conservation of food and natural resources, planting gardens, safety and Are prevention, home repairs and personal health checkup. Scouting promotes world peace through World Jamborees and practical help among 42 nations with 4,409,780 members. Through its World Friendship Fund of voluntary gifts the Boy Scouts of America helps Scouts overseas to rebuild their units. So far, more than 3,000 tons of equipment have been shipped.. Above, is .the official poster marking the Scout birthday. Directors Officers and 5 for Executive Robert Hubbard, Milan avenue, was elected president of the Amherst Hospital association at the organization meeting of newly elected directors on Wednesday evening of this week. Ten Boy Scouts Pass Requirement Exams For Class Promotion Ten Boy Scouts of Amherst's troop 122 passed scout advancement requirements last Thursday night at the Cour of Review held in the Rec Center on Park ave. Troop committeemen, Sam Wragg, Roy Harr, Ray Erlich, Matt Lawless and Harold Wash-ka reviewed the boys in passing the examinations. Qualifying Scouts Gilbert P o d 1 i c h and Toby Brainerd qualified for first class scouts, while Neil Bruce, Lanny Smith, Harvey Chambers Jr. and Paul Hogrefe qualified as second class scouters. Boys who successfully completed their tenderfoot requirements were Frank Clary, Ronald Early, Tink Rei-chert and Howard Baker. Tenderfoot Pins Presented Tenderfoot pins were presented by D. R. Goldthorpe, scout master when the troop convened Monday night for their regular weekly meeting. Plans were also discussed for the construction of a window display in the Wes becher Hardware store on Satur ! day afternoon. This window dis- I play is a part of the local "trdop's observation of Boy Scout Week in this and other countries. Charter Review Goldthorpe also announced that a charter review is being held ' at the Town Hall on the night , of February 26. Sponsoring in-i stitutions for the Boy Scouts along with the local troop com-i mittee and scoutmasters will at-; tend this meeting. I A court of honor for merit ! badge awards will be held for 'scouts in Lorain Thursday.' in his comwmir Choose Board Named vice-president by the group was Eric Nord, with Fred J. Berger namedsecretary-treasurer. Elected to serve on the executive commi;tee to direct activities of the hospital were Fred Hogrefe, John Smythe, Albert Slack, Parker Baird, and Neal Ludwig. Members of the executive committee meet monthly at the hospital tg set up and oversee policies for the institution. Members of the obard of directors meet quarterly with the next meeting set for April. Other members of the board, in addition to the above, are: Mrs. Philip Jaeger, Mrs. Harold Brown, Mrs. Carl Deeds, Mrs. Lucy Roe-mer, Mrs. D. R. Goldthorpe, Mrs. Walter Leinhos, Mrs. John Stroh-meier, Mrs. Melvin Slack, Mrs. E. K. Schibley, Dr. G. R. Wiseman, Henry Garland, Conrad Zilch, Jack Koontz, Ray Wasem, Charles Ebbs, Ray Bechtel, Russell Miller, Fred Powers, and Dr. M. B. Brandon. Amherst J-C Meets Here Tonight To Form Local Organization y Amherst will play host tonight (Thursday) to an initial organ!- ' zational meeting for young men in'crested in forming a local Jun-lcr Chamber of Commerce. Meeting time is 7:30, in the Eagles' home, according to Merrill .Walker, I.'lyria J-C member spon soring the organization in town. This local group would, be dedi cated to community service and affiliated with the Ohio State Junior Chamber of Commerce and the larger national organization.Men between the ages of 21 and 35 are eligible for membership, according to national laws. Regular meetings will be held monthly by the t:roup, with government vested in a Board of Directors consisting of eleven members. Walker further added that this group should it prove successful during organization, will cooperate with other civic groups in town in contributing towards developing leadership and community advancement projects. Cub Scout Pack Meeting Features Magic And Stunts Amherst's Cub Scouts held their monthly pack meeting last Friday night in the basement of the Evangelical U-B church, with over lil'ty parents and cub scouts attending to see the exhibitions of magic put on by the various dens. Highlight of the evening was a demonstration of magic tricks by Magician Harry Schulz, of F.lyria. Plans were made to observe national oy Scout Week. A tureen dinner wil lbe served or. the night of the celebration, February 27, and parents will take the opportunity to provide a porgram of entertainment fo rthe Cubs. Committee chairmen for the program include Mrs. Ray Batten-house and Mrs. Stanley Reichert. Following the magic show and entertainment, hot chocoalte and sandwiches were served to Cubs and parents. Amherst Girl Scouts met Monday after school at their regular place in the Rec Center. The group continued work on-their Valentine projects and before ending the meeting, they played several games. Contributions of old stockings were also turned in for use by disabled and sick inmates of Cleveland institutions.